Think of these herbal tonics in the same light as your daily multi-vitamin. Just like the fruits, vegetables and grains that sustain our lives, these herbs nourish, protect and strengthen the whole body. In other words, they are just plain good for you. Tonic herbs are safe to take for long periods of time.
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Herbal Spotlight
Yerba mate is touted as the new healthy alternative to coffee. Additionally, it is believed to act on sensory organs to assist dieters in reducing food cravings. Yerba mate is glycogenolytic (breaking down stored glycogen in the liver, allowing it to store calories from the next meal), lipolytic (breaking down fats), and stimulating the central nervous system.
** Information on the traditional uses and properties of herbs are provided on this site is for educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice. Every attempt has been made for accuracy, but none is guaranteed. Many traditional uses and properties of herbs have not been validated by the FDA. If you have any serious health concerns, you should always check with your health care practitioner before self-administering herbs. **